Southern Rice Dressing Recipe

Name: Southern Rice Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic bulbs; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups cooked regular rice; 1 (16-ounce) package ground pork sausage; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium-size red or green bell pepper, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 to 2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

2 garlic bulbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups cooked regular rice
1 (16-ounce) package ground pork sausage
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium-size red or green bell pepper, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 to 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth

1
Cut off pointed ends of garlic bulbs; place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil. Fold foil to seal.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes; cool. Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into a large bowl. Add rice and cornbread.
3
Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain sausage on paper towels, and wipe skillet clean.
4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot, and saute 3 minutes or until tender.
5
Stir sausage, vegetables, parsley, and next 4 ingredients into rice mixture. Add broth; stir to moisten. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Cover and chill 8 hours, if desired; remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
6
Bake, covered, at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic bulbs, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 cups cooked regular rice, 1 (16-ounce) package ground pork sausage, and more.

Yes, Southern Rice Dressing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Southern Rice Dressing

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